I am a bipolar nurse that is also taking the "L" drug.There exists so much stigma about being bipolar.What most people don't understand is that there are various degrees of this illness.Yes,I said illness just like DM or Lupus.As far as my abilities,I am a 15 month LPN that is now nursing coordinator(don't like the word supervisor because it sounds exclusive) at a 34 bed personal care home with a staff of 3 PRN nurses(one of wihch is an RN) and 12 aids.I make 15,000.00 MORE than I did while working the hospital.In summary,if you are bipolar God still loves you and has a fantastic career for you somewhere!